Island Authority issues Spring Break safety reminders
Island Authority issues Spring Break safety reminders
Famed for its soft white sand, emerald-hued waters, and a carefree, easy-going atmosphere, Pensacola Beach has long been a favorite, family-friendly beach destination that locals cherish and newcomers embrace. The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) is striving to keep it that way this Spring Break. “Every year Pensacola Beach becomes more popular as a Spring … read more
Local business to host cookouts for Healing Paws for Warriors
Local business to host cookouts for Healing Paws for Warriors
S & L Buildings in Midway will host two cookouts for Healing Paws for Warriors on Saturday, March 30 and Saturday, May 18. The cookout fundraisers will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at S & L Buildings office, located at 5302 East Bay Boulevard. Owner Stan Pollock is a veteran dedicated to … read more
National military hero inspires local airmen
National military hero inspires local airmen
Retired Master Sgt. Joseph Deslauriers speaks to 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen March 1 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Deslauriers, a former Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician, was the guest speaker during the squadron’s monthly professional development meeting. He told the Airmen his harrowing Air Force story and the resiliency it took to … read more
Gaetz to speak at ribbon cutting for Life Options Clinic in Milton
Gaetz to speak at ribbon cutting for Life Options Clinic in Milton
On Friday, March 15th, Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) will speak at the ribbon cutting for Life Options Clinic in Milton, Florida. Life Options Clinic is a non-profit volunteer organization that acts as a support system for women and families. They encourage community concern by working with other agencies to meet the physical and emotional needs of … read more
FDLE arrests Fort Walton Beach man for child pornography
FDLE arrests Fort Walton Beach man for child pornography
FDLE agents of the Pensacola Region on March 7 arrested Dieter Claus Bucher, 76, of 990 Lukes Way, Fort Walton Beach, for four counts of possession of child pornography. FDLE agents and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on Bucher’s residence after the investigation identified a device utilizing an internet address which … read more
Raiders gear up for spring football
Raiders gear up for spring football
A recent adjustment will have Navarre playing in the 7A classification next season, and graduation will cause them to play without some of the star players that helped the Raiders to the top seed in the region and an 11-2 record last season. Despite moving up from 6A, and losing 27 seniors to graduation, Navarre … read more
Shorebird Nesting Season Begins Again at the National Seashore
Shorebird Nesting Season Begins Again at the National Seashore
Snowy plover nest (photo by Emily Hunter courtesy Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission) Late last week the national seashore discovered the first shorebird nest of the season. Nests and chicks are so well camouflaged that they can be accidentally impacted by unsuspecting beachgoers. When beach-nesting birds are forced to fly or run from their … read more
Locals push for August 2020 incorporation vote
Locals push for August 2020 incorporation vote
Jonathan Cole, Chairman of Navarre Area United, a political action committee aimed to incorporate Navarre, this morning requested a non-binding referendum on the August 25, 2020 ballot. The board instead directed Cole to work with county staff to identify the proposed area for incorporation then determine an amount of petitions which would be needed for … read more
4th Special Operations Squadron receives first of new AC-130J Ghostrider gunships
4th Special Operations Squadron receives first of new AC-130J Ghostrider gunships
The 4th Special Operations Squadron received its first AC-130J Ghostrider after a March 6 unveiling ceremony at Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview. The 4th SOS, the Air Force’s most deployed squadron, currently operates the AC-130U Spooky. The primary capabilities of the Spooky as a premiere gunship are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance … read more
Asphalt Removal Project Wraps Up Third Year of Cleanup
Asphalt Removal Project Wraps Up Third Year of Cleanup
Year three of the beach enhancement and asphalt removal project at Gulf Islands National Seashore has been completed. This year’s work began at Perdido Key in September 2018 and returned to Santa Rosa in mid-October. Approximately 520 cubic yards of asphalt fragments and road base material debris were removed this year from over 126 acres … read more
